Changes to Financial Services for SCAs

As announced at Elevate 2026, ASCA is making changes to Financial Services for SCAs. Review below to see what remains and what action is required by each SCA.


What Is Not Changing

  • ASCA continues to cover the cost of accounting services.
  • SAX Advisory remains ASCA's accounting services provider.
  • Existing SAX Advisory contacts remain the same.
  • Tax filings for the 2025-2026 fiscal year are not affected by these changes assuming the FY ends by December 31, 2026. If your fiscal year ended June 30, 2026, your tax filing process should already be underway.

Action Required: Tax Filing Provider for FY 2026-2027


Beginning with 2026-2027 Fiscal Year, each SCA is responsible for selecting and paying for its tax filing provider.
SCAs must:
  • Confirm SAX Advisory as their tax filing provider for FY 2026-2027, or
  • Engage an independent CPA to prepare and file their tax return.
  • Notify ASCA once the organization's tax return has been filed with the IRS.
Pricing for FY 2026-2027 tax filing services through SAX Advisory will be shared after October 1, 2026.


Action Required: 501(c)(3) Organizations

All 501(c)(3) SCAs must:
  • Register with TechSoup. 
    • Make sure to select Organization Type as Business and Professional Organizations and
    • Organization Subtype as Professional Association
  • Obtain QuickBooks Online through TechSoup. 
    • Pay the annual TechSoup QuickBooks Online administrative fee (approximately $80).
  • Add SAX Advisory with QuickBooks Online access to the new account.
This requirement applies regardless of whether your organization uses SAX Advisory or an independent CPA for tax filing services.

If you need assistance registering with TechSoup or have questions about this requirement, please contact Leisl.


501(c)(6) Organizations

At this time, no TechSoup or QuickBooks Online action is required for 501(c)(6) SCAs.